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It has been quite a year for Devin Robinson. The 6'8", 175-pound forward helped Christchurch (VA) to a 24-7 overall record and a state championship crown, totaling 21 points and 11 rebounds in the VIS Division II final against Virginia Episcopal. Robinson's stellar play has continued for the Richmond Squires AAU squad, and as a result he has seen his stock rise in the recruiting ranks.
A product of Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL), class of 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson is spending the 2013 AAU season with the Mac Irvin Fire, a squad that features two of the top overall prospects in the class of 2014 in center Jahlil Okafor and center Cliff Alexander (though Okafor has not played so far this season). Brunson has played well in his first season with Mac Irvin, averaging 11.1 points, 5.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game through nine games on the Nike EYBL circuit.
The 2013 Nike EYBL stopped in Hampton (VA) this past weekend, and TheSabre.com was on hand for the Saturday slate of games. This latest "Sabre Scoop" recruiting report features news and notes from the EYBL, including reports on UVa basketball targets such as class of 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson and class of 2015 wing guard Chris Clarke.
The Virginia men's basketball team improved its overall number of wins for the fourth straight season under coach Tony Bennett. The squad finished 23-12 this season and wrapped up the year in the NIT Quarterfinals against Iowa. Eyeing areas for improvement with a roster that is expected to return nearly intact, one thing the Cavaliers can do better is put pressure on opposing defenses.
Mission League Player of the Year. John Wooden Award Winner for High School Player of the Year (Division IV). LA Times All-Star. The accolades Crespi (Carmelite, CA) senior point guard London Perrantes earned following the 2012/2013 season have been numerous. They reflect the big-time senior season the 6'1", 180-pound point guard enjoyed as he guided the Celts to a 23-10 overall record that included a second place finish in the Mission League.
In this "Q&A," the UVa-bound prospect discusses his senior season, his high school career, his upcoming first year at UVa, and more.
Future Virginia Cavaliers Devon Hall and London Perrantes took the court together in last week's Jack Jones Shootout in Memphis, Tennessee. The two did not play on the same team, but according to Hall the week was still an enjoyable one all the same.
The Virginia men's basketball team wrapped up its season with a disappointing 75-64 loss against Iowa in the NIT. The defeat snapped a 19-game winning streak at the John Paul Jones Arena and prevented a trip to New York for the NIT Semifinals. Still, these Cavaliers succeeded quite a bit during the 2012-2013 schedule and the "Double Bonus" kicks off with a look at a few of those accomplishments.
The Virginia men's basketball team lost just two games at home this season. Unfortunately, both losses short-circuited NIT runs and prevented the Hoos from making a trip to Madison Square Garden. Delaware dealt the first defeat to UVa in November's preseason event, while Iowa came to town on Wednesday night and ended the Cavaliers' season with a 75-64 victory.
Outside observers often consider the NIT to be a great postseason training ground for teams with young players. If that's true, Virginia's freshmen are making the most of the experience. For the second straight game, the Cavaliers' youngsters set the tone as the team defeated St. John's 68-50 on Sunday. The Hoos have won 19 straight games at the John Paul Jones Arena.
A dismal night at the free throw line and too many turnovers made Virginia's first round NIT game with Norfolk State an ugly affair, but the Hoos escaped Tuesday's tilt with a 67-56 victory. Justin Anderson and Akil Mitchell led UVa with 15 points each as that duo took full advantage of NSU's fullcourt press late to help put the game away for the hosts.
With tournament play arriving around the country, many teams - including NC State - have warm-up apparel that reads 'Rise To The Occasion.' If the ACC Tournament is the occasion, Virginia hasn't risen to the task for nearly two decades. Seeking its first conference tournament semifinal appearance since 1995, the fourth-seeded Hoos struggled offensively and the defense wasn't good enough to keep it close as the fifth-seeded Wolfpack rolled to a 75-56 victory Friday in Greensboro.
Brunswick (Lawrenceville, VA) defeated Spotswood last Saturday in the Group AA, Division 3 state championship, giving the Bulldogs their third straight state championship crown. Junior BJ Stith, who has been a valuable contributor in all three of his team's title runs, said this season was particularly significant for one major reason.
The Virginia men's basketball team capped its regular season schedule with a come-from-behind victory against Maryland. The Cavaliers trailed by 17 points before rallying to win 61-58 in overtime. UVa shot just 36.8% for the game, but winning ugly is better than not winning at all ... especially if you have NCAA Tournament hopes. The "Double Bonus" dives into the finale as the Hoos prep for the ACC Tournament.
Despite some shaky first half defense, poor shooting, and missed free throws throughout, Virginia found a way to topple Maryland on Sunday at the John Paul Jones Arena. It took overtime, but the 61-58 victory extended the Cavaliers' home winning streak to 17 games as they overcame a 17-point deficit on Senior Night in Charlottesville.
The Virginia men's basketball team picked up a 80-69 road win in its first meeting with Maryland this season. Can the Terrapins flip the script in Charlottesville? If the Hoos can prevent payback in this one, they will earn a first round bye in the ACC Tournament. Here are 10 things to consider for the Sunday showdown.
The Virginia men's basketball team had one last chance at an ACC road victory on Thursday night, but the trip to Tallahassee ended in another frustratingly close loss for the Hoos. After rallying from an 11-point deficit to take a late lead, UVa dropped the 53-51 decision when Michael Snaer scored in the final five seconds for Florida State. The "Double Bonus" takes a look at some of the key pieces of the game.
Virginia's final road game of the season ended much like the first. Back on Nov. 9, UVa lost a close one at George Mason with too many defensive breakdowns, a big shot late from an opposing player, and disjointed offense headlining the outcome. Fast forward to Thursday night at Florida State and the themes proved similar as the Cavaliers lost a heartbreaker, 53-51.
Since losing to Virginia 56-36 back on Jan. 19, Florida State has gone 5-7: 4-2 at home and 1-5 on the road. As UVa fans certainly know after losing at Boston College on Sunday, that doesn't make things any easier for a team that is 2-6 in conference road games so far this season. Can the Hoos win their last ACC trip of the year? Here are 10 things to consider for the rematch.
Facing a let-down trap game at Boston College, which has played everyone tough it its home gym, the Virginia men's basketball team couldn't back up a win over Duke with a road victory at BC. Of course, that's become a theme for this year's collection of Cavaliers. What's the difference between the John Paul Jones Arena and the road? The "Double Bonus" takes a closer look at that and other storylines from the weekend game.
Life on the ACC road has not been kind to the Virginia men's basketball team, particularly after big home wins. That unfortunate pattern continued Sunday afternoon in the northeast. Fresh off an upset of No. 3 Duke on Thursday night, the Cavaliers sputtered down the stretch and fell 53-52 at Boston College. UVa owns a 2-6 record away from home this conference season.
The Virginia men's basketball team won its 16th straight home game against Duke on Thursday to remain undefeated in ACC play at the John Paul Jones Arena. Now, however, the Hoos head back to the conference road where they are 2-5 to take on Boston College. Here are 10 things to consider before the match-up.
Welcome to the list, Duke. The Virginia men's basketball team took down the Blue Devils 73-68 on Thursday night, a victory that extended the program record John Paul Jones Arena winning streak to 16 games and gave coach Tony Bennett the only missing win from the current ACC opponent list. This game featured a bunch of strategy notes and the "Double Bonus" takes a closer look at some of the keys to UVa's victory.
To extend its record winning streak in the John Paul Jones Arena, the Virginia men's basketball team needed to do something it had yet to do under Tony Bennett. Beat Duke. On a night where Joe Harris gave a virtuoso performance for the ages with a nomination-worthy supporting actor performance from Akil Mitchell, the Hoos did just that by leading wire to wire in a 73-68 victory.
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